Pre-launch counsel checklist
Internal engineering checklist—replace with your law firm's sign-off process.
- Contingent payouts, refunds, and chargebacks (Terms + operational runbook)
- Minors, guardians, COPPA/FERPA considerations, school communications
- Gaming / illegal lottery / sweepstakes characterization (leaderboard + copy)
- Stripe prohibited & restricted businesses (gambling, contests, sports forecasting)
- NCAA / state HS association / NIL positioning—not covered by automated rules engine
- Eligibility automation disclaimers (informational only)
- MSB / money transmission analysis with payments counsel